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Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) today led Members of the New York City Congressional delegation in unveiling a new legislative effort to combat the rise of synthetic marijuana. Her bill, the “Synthetic Drug Overdose Prevention and Education Act” (SDOPEA), would begin using federal resources to educate the public about the dangers of these substances.

(Washington, DC) - Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) made the following statement during the Financial Services Committee markup of H.R. 5983, legislation to repeal Dodd-Frank:

Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) has introduced legislation (H.R. 5981) aimed at helping traditionally hard-to-reach immigrant populations better access quality medical care. The bill, the “Mobile Medical Immigrant Health Improvement Act”, would help steer federal resources to local organizations that have a strong presence in immigrant communities.

Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement regarding the President’s naming of members of the Puerto Rico Oversight Board as required under PROMESA:

Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement regarding the devastating earthquake that hit Italy:

Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) has filed comments in support of a proposal by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to expand the National Diabetes Prevention Program.

Washington, DC – Three Puerto Rican Members of Congress have written to the Speaker of the House of Representatives calling for Congress to swiftly allocate resources to address the growing threat of the Zika virus.